hesitate
/ˈhezɪteɪt/
pause uncertainly, waver
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- 1.
To pause before doing something because you are unsure.
"Don't hesitate to ask if you have questions."
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Don't hesitate to ask if you have questions.
Don't hesitate to ask if you have questions.
He hesitated before answering.
He hesitated before answering.
She didn't hesitate to help a stranger.
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Frequently asked about hesitate
How do you pronounce hesitate?
hesitate is pronounced [/ˈhezɪteɪt/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does hesitate mean?
hesitate means "pause uncertainly, waver". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is hesitate?
hesitate is a Intermediate-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with hesitate?
Example: "Don't hesitate to ask if you have questions." — used to mean "pause uncertainly, waver".
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